Species Profile
Weather Loach
Misgurnus anguillicaudatus
Also known as: Dojo Loach, Pond Loach, Japanese Weatherfish
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Adult size
8″
Minimum tank
55 gal
Temperature
50–77°F
pH
6.5–8
Schooling
Group of 3+
Water level
bottom
Diet
Sinking pellets, frozen, live
Notes
Also called dojo loach. Coldwater tolerant, great for unheated tanks. One of the few fish that genuinely works with goldfish. Reacts visibly to barometric pressure changes.
Compatible Tankmates
Best tank mates for Weather Loach
Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Weather Loachin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.
Cardinal Tetra
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Harlequin Rasbora
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Zebra Danio
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Fancy Guppy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Platy
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Molly
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Swordtail
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Dwarf Gourami
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bolivian Ram
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bronze Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Panda Corydoras
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
Bristlenose Pleco
ExcellentPeaceful pairing — temperament, water parameters, and size all line up.
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